In Game Theory, a Prisoner's Dilemma Is Interesting Because

question 15

Multiple Choice

In game theory, a prisoner's dilemma is interesting because:

• A) Individually, each player's best strategy leads to the worst results for the players as a whole.
• B) A player's strategy is determined by the strategy of the other player.
• C) A player's strategy is a single, unique Nash equilibrium.
• D) A player's strategy is independent of the choice made by his/her opponent. That is, each player has a dominant strategy.

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